Carefully Packaged to Ensure Fresh Arrival
Frozen Calanus for Small Fish & Corals
- Single Ingredient Food (Calanus finmarchicus)
- Contains Astaxanthin, a Natural Color Enhancer
- Often Helps Get Picky Fish to Start Eating
- For Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish, Filter Feeders, and Corals
PE Calanus are a copepod zooplankton sustainably harvested in the pristine Arctic waters at a unique stage of their life cycle using a patented, environmentally friendly method. During this active phytoplankton feeding stage, PE Calanus are naturally bio-encapsulated with essential fatty acids, resulting in a highly nutritious diet.
PE Calanus are great for freshwater and saltwater fish in addition to being an excellent food for corals and other filter-feeding organisms. PE Calanus are instantly recognizable by their brilliant orange coloration stemming from the high levels of astaxanthin and other carotenoid pigments.
Recommended For:
- Saltwater: Small-mouthed saltwater omnivores and carnivores, plus any coral with an active feeding response. Fish like Anthias, Dragonets, Wrasses, Clownfish, Cardinalfish, and corals like Goniopora, Duncans, Blastomussa, Micromussa Lords, and many more.
- Freshwater: Small-mouthed freshwater omnivores and carnivores, especially species that thrive on protein-rich foods and natural color enhancement. Fish like Bettas, Discus, Angelfish, German Blue Rams, Corydoras, Tetras, Pea Puffers, and many more.
Feeding Instructions
PE Calanus can be thawed first in aquarium water, or placed directly into the aquarium. Always remember to put frozen unused portions of PE Calanus back in the freezer immediately.
Ingredients
PE Calanus (Calanus finmarchicus)
Guaranteed Analysis
- Min. Crude Protein: 12%
- Min. Crude Fat: 6%
- Max. Crude Fiber: 1%
- Max. Moisture: 73%
- Min. Phosphorus: 0.2%
- Astaxanthin: 120 ppm
Handling a frozen food derived from a live animal can cause the same allergic reactions as handling the live animal itself. To avoid potential problems, always wash your hands immediately after use and avoid contact with your nose and mouth prior to washing.
| SKU | PE Calanus - Piscine Energetics |
|---|---|
| Aquarium Type | Saltwater, Freshwater |
| Food Type | Frozen |
| Diet | Omnivore, Filter Feeder |
| Specialty | Color Enhancement, Picky Eaters |
| Main Ingredient | Plankton |
| Refrigeration Required | No |












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